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Former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim, has said he has no interest in being the next President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo. In a statement dated October 17 but made available to journalists on Monday, he said he has no knowledge of any plan to elect or appoint him leader of the group. The former governor said he is focused on the burial of the organisation’s President-General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Ohakim said that as a member of the national burial committee he is committed to ensuring that Iwuanyanwu receives a befitting bu, not on the issue of succession.…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, says he revoked the title of an abandoned land allocated to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to construct quarters for judges in Abuja. Wike spoke in Abuja on Monday at the official flag-off ceremony of the design and construction of judges’ quarters. In September, the federal executive council (FEC) approved the construction of 40 houses in Abuja for judges in the country. Wike had told journalists that the judges’ quarters would be sited in the Kantampe district of Abuja, noting that 20 units would be allocated to judges of the FCT high…

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has narrated how his Special Assistant, Ndifreke Saviour Mark, died in a hotel in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement shared via X on Sunday night, Fani-Kayode said Mark left his residence early in the morning to attend Mass at the Catholic Church of Assumption, Asokoro, on Sunday, October 13, before heading to the hotel with an individual. Mark, who had served FFK for not less than 34 years, was reportedly checked into Mildy Lodge and Apartments in Garki, Abuja, where he spent some time with the unidentified individual before his…

Nigerian economist and former Central Bank Deputy Governor Kingsley Moghalu has been appointed as the inaugural president of the newly established African School of Governance (ASG). This was disclosed in a statement released by the school on Sunday. Based in Kigali, Rwanda, the ASG aims to revolutionise governance across the continent by offering world-class public policy education and research programmes tailored to African realities. Mr Moghalu, an accomplished academic and former United Nations official, will lead the institution as it seeks to address pressing governance challenges in Africa. “We are excited to welcome Kingsley Moghalu as President of the African…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, on Monday at the Seme border. In a statement signed by the NIS public relations officer, KT Udo, Bobrisky was arrested at the Seme border while attempting to flee the country. The statement read, “In keeping with its commitment to securing the borders, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) intercepted Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, otherwise known as Bobrisky, at the Seme Border over an attempt to exit the country.” NIS, in the statement, said Bobrisky, a person of interest over recent issues of public concern,…

Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists, (NACJ, is set to recognize the good leadership of OTUNBA KEHINDE ADEOLA OLOYEDE AL- MAROOF with the Prestigious, MOST OUTSTANDING INTEGRITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN AWARD in Lagos State. This was contained in the Press Statement signed by the National President of the Association, Dr Charles Okhai. According to the Dr Charles Okhai, OTUNBA KEHINDE ADEOLA OLOYEDE AL- MAROOF emerged the most deserving candidate for the Award after a meticulous scrutiny of five others nominated for the Award. OTUNBA KEHINDE , is a true son of the soil born to the prestigious AL-MAROOF DYNASTY in Oshodi.…

Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), is set to recognize and honor GBADEBO PATRICK RHODES -VIVOUR with the Prestigious, INTEGRITY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD. This was contained in the Press Statement signed by The National President of the Association, Dr Charles Okhai. The award will be conferred on him during the Annual INTEGRITY Lecture And Awards Conference organized by the Association. According to the Press Statement, Gbadebo emerged most deserving of the Award after a meticulous scrutiny of five others nominated for the Award. Gbadebo also known as GRV, is a Nigerian Architect, Entrepreneur , and Politician. He was…

NACJ NOMINATES OTUNBA AKINGBOYE FOR INTEGRITY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), is set to recognize and honor OTUNBA BAMIDELE AKINGBOYE with the Prestigious " INTEGRITY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD. The Award will be conferred on him at their forthcoming 2024 Annual INTEGRITY LECTURE and AWARDS Conference. This is contained in a Press Statement signed by the National President of the Association, Dr Charles Okhai. According to the Press Statement, OTUNBA AKINGBOYE emerged the most deserving nominee after a meticulous search and scrutiny of five others nominated for the Award. OTUNBA AKINGBOYE is a…

Prominent lawyer, Etigwe Uwa SAN FCIArb, has condemned the reported arrest of Ceekay Igara, a chieftain of the Labour Party, calling it a “sad day for democracy” in Abia State. Uwa’s remarks were made in response to reports that Igara was arrested during a Labour Party meeting at Elitona Hotel, where members were preparing for the forthcoming local government elections in Abia State. Uwa emphasised that unless Igara has committed a specific crime, his arrest is a violation of his constitutional rights, which guarantee freedom of movement and association. He criticised the political class for what he described as a…

HON IBE OKWARA OSONWA FLAGS OFF THE TRANSFORMATION OF OFALI AGWU SECONDARY SCHOOL INTO ABIA FIRST SMART SCHOOL The member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has initiated an ambitious project to transform Ofali Agwu Secondary School Amaekpu Ohafia into Abia State’s first smart school. This initiative aims to leverage affordable modern technology to enhance the quality of education for students in Ohafia LGA. It marks a significant step toward educational reform, emphasizing the importance of integrating technology into affordable learning environments. The implementation of smart schools is essential to bridge the gap…